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Navidrome vs Spotify
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Navidrome is open source; Spotify is freemium.
- Only Navidrome is available on Self-hosted.
- Only Spotify is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
| Feature | Navidrome | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Your personal streaming service for your own music | Music and podcasts for everyone |
| License | Open source | Freemium |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 2 | 3 |
| Page views | 883 | 808 |
About Navidrome
Navidrome is a lightweight, open-source music server: point it at your MP3/FLAC collection and stream it anywhere through the web player or any Subsonic-compatible app. Self-hosted Spotify for music you actually own.
About Spotify
Spotify is the biggest music and podcast streaming service, with 100+ million tracks, strong recommendations and apps on every device. Free with ads, or Premium for offline listening and full quality.
